Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L820

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 24 months after the L820 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS scores vs the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the L820.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and L820 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and L820.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.